In cab gas tank filler hose
How does one change that little filler hose connected to the gas tank? I have a 65 long bed and gas vapor is coming out. Do I pull the gas tank? Easiest way? Thanks in advance
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when I did mine I replace the rubber around the cap area too. I pulled the top part out and used a 1/4 inch long extension to tighten the clamps after replacing hose then rubber and filler tube.
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ya that job is one of the worst
I repaced the outer fill hose to cab rubber soaking the hose with WD-40 but the clamps are tough to get to...good luck |
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I pulled the tank clamps are easier to get to, i needed to flush my tank out anyways so did it all at once....another good thing to do with the tank out is pull the bench seat and clean up and paint the floor if thats a issue..
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I just did this repair on my old truck a few weeks ago. It was difficult enough to do it pulling the tank, so I could not imagine trying it leaving the tank in place. Since the seat had probably never been out before, I used the opportunity to do a good cleaning while the seat and tank were out.
Next time I pull the tank though, I will make sure it is not full when I pull it.;) |
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I've replaced several, & never had to remove the tank. Using new clamps will help on going back on. If it just gets too tough for you, remember you don't need to save the old one----cut it off/out! New one will be more flexible & forgiving. As last resort, loosen tank to where you can shuffle it over, up, down a bit; but it does not need to be removed.
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I know this is an old thread but I did not see anyone post what I ended up doing.
I was in a hurry when I ordered my replacement tank and forgot to order the hose. I ordered the grommet but not the hose or the filler that the cap goes on. Im glad I forgot. I had to go to NAPA to get the hose and only was available in 1 foot pieces. I cut the matching replacement and tried to put it all together. It is way too tight for my hands. So I....Put the grommet in the hole, put the LONG piece of hose on the filler tube and got the clamp TIGHT (way tighter than in that small space), put soap on the grommet and passed the filler through the grommet (way up in there to clear the long hose) and put the cap on. I then had a helper finesse the tank in place, slide the filled down and tighten er up. You can see the end of the hose but it is not noticeable. Both hose clamps are tight and the gas smell is GONE! |
Re: In cab gas tank filler hose
Ken Cook, do you have a pic or two of this?
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The hose is long enough to reach just past the corner of the tank so the clamp is accessible. Posted via Mobile Device |
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I was under the impression this hose has 2 different sized ends. You just bought fuel filler hose from NAPA though?
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I'm not sure how long it was before I cut the "short" replacement so I m not sure how long a piece I ended up using. I may be able to pass a tape measure in there if you need. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Thanks for the pic, it helped me fully understand what you were saying.
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The hose size is 2 1/4 inch ID fuel filler hose from NAPA. It ain't cheap though.
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